Vernon Hugh Jones, Sr.

WEATHERFORD -- Vernon H. "Bud" Jones Sr., 81, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 11, 2005. He was an inspiration to all who met him, and loved by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Memorials: Memorials can be made to Shrine Children Hospital, Couts United Methodist Church, or Community Hospice of Ft. Worth. Bud was born September 18, 1923. His life demonstrated unselfish devotion to serving others. Bud was a WWII veteran with the 315th Bomb Wing, 502nd Bombardment Group. He received the Presidential Unit Citation, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. Bud worked as Subcontract Management in the Materials Department before retiring from General Dynamics in 1980. He was an avid antique car enthusiast and enjoyed building and racing cars with his brother and sons. Before moving to Weatherford in 2002, he was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Paris. Bud volunteered countless hours working on Habitat for Humanity projects and was a devoted member of Couts United Methodist Church and the Pathfinders Sunday School class of Weatherford. He was a member of Southside Masonic Lodge and the Sharon Shrine. As a member of the Sharon Shrine RV Club, Bud spent numerous hours rebuilding wheelchairs for the Shrine Children Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. Sr., and Nollie Gaye Jones; and brother Robert C. Jones Jr. Survivors: Wife of 31 years, Dora Rose Jones; children, Vernon H. Jones, Jr., and wife, Jan of Austin, Pamela Ann and husband, Clenton Collier of Weatherford, and Charles R. Jones and wife, Mary of Ft. Worth; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Well done my good and faithful servant.